I am 15 years old and I have been wondering whether it would be okay for me to start using electronic muscle stimulation units. I am tall for my age b...

Question

I am 15-years-old and I have been wondering whether it would be okay for me to start using electronic muscle stimulation (EMS) units.

I am tall for my age but not that well built and I would like to build up my muscles.

Do you think EMS would be suitable?

Answer

Many young men become tall and very lean before there is time to build up muscle bulk and strength.

This leads to lots of people wondering how to achieve broad shoulders and more muscle. It is absolutely normal for men to be like you in the mid-to-late teens.

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Remember that you will continue to grow and to increase your muscle bulk until you are in your early twenties.

Regular controlled exercise will help you to achieve your full physical potential.

It remains important to ensure that you are eating a good diet and getting a reasonable amount of sleep too.

You should ensure that you do not damage your developing body when your growth has been rapid.

It is always wise to seek help from a qualified sports technician at your local gymnasium, or your PE teacher, to ask them to advise you on the most beneficial exercise regime to encourage the safe development of your muscles.

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It is preferable to stimulate your muscle groups through regular planned exercise rather than to use electrical stimulation of static muscles.

By having a supervised assessment at the gym every few months, you will be able to see how well you are progressing, and you will be surprised how much stronger you will become.

I'm sure that you are absolutely normal, and just like many lads of your age.

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